According to The Star The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned 204 Kenya power consumers over irregular postpaid billings.
In a statement on Thursday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), stated that the individuals and companies are suspected to have been involved in fraud leading millions of Kenyan Shillings being lost as a result of the conspiracy.
The statement read: “The DCI is currently investigating allegations of fraud involving millions of shillings in Kenya Power in regards to billing system – postpaid,”.
It added that, “The funds were lost as a result of a conspiracy between some Kenya Power staff, brokers and some customers where over 5,000 customers benefited.”
Due to this, the DCI said those summoned are expected to report at its Investigation Bureau between the 1st of July 2019 and the 30th of July 2019, in various stations across Kenya.
Charles Wambugu Ndirangu, Daniel Mutuku, Esther Kimani, Evans Kangata, James Mbugua, Salim Kumaka, and Samuel Kimani, are some of the individuals who have been summoned.
Others include Andrew Wairimu, Boniface Kamau, Dickson Mwangi, John Nganga, Macharia Gathuri, and Maina Muturi.
This is according to The Star.
The Safaricom Investment Co-operative Society, Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Kenya National Mills, Holy Cross Fathers, Seemfod Holdings limited, Kijani Willows Management Limited and Taabel Properties Limited, are among companies summoned.
Kenya power last year defended itself against accusations of overcharging its consumers, stating that it deals with its customers in a faithful and honest manner.
